Preparing for study abroad seems overwhelming, with so much paperwork and coordination required for an application. We are here to support you! Read through our answers to some of your questions, and feel free to email us with any other questions you may have!

Academics

1. What kinds of classes
should I take?

Students
must research study abroad programs and meet with their academic advisors prior
to studying abroad to see what courses may transfer into their academic plans.
Liberal Education classes, General Electives, and Major Electives are usually
easiest to transfer. Some departments also transfer in Major-Specific courses.
For major-specific courses, students will need to meet with their Department
Chair to receive departmental approval.

2. Will I receive Saint
Rose credit?

Yes!
Students who are enrolled in study abroad with a College-affiliated program
receive Saint Rose credit, which helps them to progress toward the achievement
of their degree plan.

3. Will study abroad
delay my graduation?

No.
Students who study abroad receive Saint Rose credit as if they were studying on campus! It is important for students to speak with their advisors to see what classes will be compatible. You can also visit ISA's Field Specific
Recommendations for ideas on courses to take.

The cost for study abroad
depends on the study abroad location; however, on average, students can expect
to pay $1500 - $2000 more than what it typically costs to be a full-time Saint
Rose student who lives on campus. This amount does not include discretionary
spending money. Some overseas tuition and fees are more expensive than
Saint Rose tuition and fees; as a result, students will be required to pay the
differential.

2. Will I keep my
Grants/Loans/Scholarships?

Yes! Students who are
enrolled full time in a College-affiliated study abroad program receive Saint
Rose credit and pay Saint Rose tuition. As a result, they are able to keep the
majority of their grants, scholarships, and financial aid. Students also may be
eligible for federal and state funds.

Please note: Students
are only eligible to receive federal loans during summer sessions, as we do not
offer College grants/scholarship in the summer.

3. How can I budget for
study abroad?

Budgets for study abroad
will vary depending on the type of program and location. Check out these blogs
at Global LEAD and DU Study Abroad for tips and suggestions.

4. Does work study carry
over?

Work study DOES carry
over - contact our staff for further information. (Note: RA positions do not
carry over).

5. Will my tuition
charges change if I decide to study abroad?

If you are participating
in a Saint Rose-affiliated program, you will be billed our regular tuition
charges. However, if your program has a tuition rate that is greater than our
standard tuition, we will pass that extra cost along to you, and it will appear
on your student bill as a tuition differential charge.

6. What about fees?

During the semester that
you will be studying abroad, you will be billed for an administrative fee,
which will be listed on your account as an “Off-Campus Program Fee.” You will
also be responsible for the Student Records and Technology fees. If you are
studying abroad during the fall or spring semester, the Student Activity and
Health Service fees will be waived (these are not charged to any students
during summer terms).

7. Will The College bill
me for room and board?

The College will bill
you for the room and board costs charged by your Study Abroad site. These costs
will be reflected on your semester bill, and you will pay these costs to Saint
Rose. Saint Rose will then pay your study abroad site for your room and board.
Please note: All students are required to pay the refundable housing deposit
directly to their study abroad program.

8. When reviewing the
study abroad program information, I noticed a certain amount for program costs.
Is this the amount I should expect to pay?

No, the program cost
that you see on each individual program's website is not necessarily the amount
you will pay for your study abroad experience. As noted earlier, you will pay
Saint Rose tuition and fees, not the program's tuition and fees. You will,
however, pay the program's direct cost of room and board. Please note that if
your program has a tuition rate that is greater than our standard tuition, we
will pass that extra cost along to you, and it will appear on your student bill
as a tuition differential charge. To avoid a tuition differential charge,
consider programs that cost $17,000 or less.

9. How many credits must
I take to receive my financial aid & scholarships while abroad?

During a semester
abroad, you must be enrolled in 12 or more credits (as a full-time student) to receive College
grants/scholarships. In addition, students must be making satisfactory academic
progress to receive these funds. Students may also be eligible for federal and
state funds but they must check with financial aid.

10. If I receive an
athletic scholarship, will I be able to keep this scholarship?

Usually, yes, if you go
during your "off season." Your coach or the Director of Athletics
will make this decision.

Scholarships

1. Are there any
scholarships specifically for study abroad?

Yes. See types of
scholarships below.

2. Where can I apply for
scholarships?

Students may apply for
scholarships within their study abroad programs, through Saint Rose, or through
an external organization.

3. What are the
deadlines?

It varies by location,
but the deadline for most scholarships is 4 to 6 months before the program
begins. Check the individual scholarships below to find more information.

This award was
established in December 2000 in honor of Sr. Anne Tranelli, CSJ, and her
longstanding role in the Hispanic community and at The College of Saint Rose.
The award was established in order to make a study abroad experience in a
Spanish-speaking country financially possible for more students.

ELIGIBILITY: (1)
Applicants must be studying abroad in a Spanish-speaking country and (2)
Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA.

- Arcomano Texier Endowed Award

This award was established in 2013 in memory of Marion, a Spanish major and the President of the Saint Rose Spanish Club, who spent the formative year of 1945 abroad in Mexico, while a student at Saint Rose.

ELIGIBILITY: (1) Applicants must be studying abroad in a Spanish-speaking country, (2) Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA, and (3) Applicants must have a major, minor, or concentration in Spanish.

Students must plan to
study abroad for a minimum of four weeks, and students must commit to support
education abroad in his/her campus community through work with the FEA and
his/her campus education abroad staff upon return.

Open to students who are
studying a critical language (Arabic, Azerbaijani, Bangla/Bengali, Chinese,
Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Punjabi, Russian, Turkish, and
Urdu). Students must do service with the government after they graduate (e.g. Peace
Corps), and the Boren organizations helps students secure governmental
positions upon graduation.

Rotary's mission is to
promote world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of
health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty. As such,
students may apply for one of two grants: (1) District Grant - to fund international
service projects and individual scholarships for academic study abroad, or (2)
Global Grant - to fund humanitarian project proposals and individual
scholarships (with restrictions). Also open to graduate students.

A popular scholarship,
the Gilman scholarship is only open to US citizens who are studying abroad for
four or more weeks in one country, and is limited to students who are eligible
for Pell Grants in their financial aid packages. In order to apply, students
must receive credit toward their academic degree program through the study
abroad experience.